The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 20,100

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 is 23 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1438
1814
2058
1498
1721
1897
1814 mm
Width
1721 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1438 mm
Height
1498 mm
2669
4359
2515
4129
4359 mm
Length
4129 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1848 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.3 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
RFB
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
260 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
11.85 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
76 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
67 mpg
city
42 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
789 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
789 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
76.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
568 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L